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While some researchers have associated human papillomavirus vaccination with an increased risk for multiple sclerosis, a new study found no such link between the vaccine and the development of demyelinating disease.

Civilian women with posttraumatic stress disorder have a considerably increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared with counterparts unexposed to trauma.

Flu activity continued to worsen throughout the United States in the final week of 2014.

A New York pharmacist is spending time in jail on charges of stealing roughly 7000 hydrocodone pills.

The FDA has approved Daiichi Sankyo's anti-clotting drug, edoxaban (Savaysa), as a once-daily treatment to reduce the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.

My running career resumed on January 5, 2015, when I put on my GPS watch and competition running shoes and took off for a 45-minute run.

Low vitamin D levels may prolong the duration of mechanical ventilation in critically ill surgical patients.

The FDA has acknowledged receipt of Actavis's resubmitted New Drug Application for its investigational atypical antipsychotic, cariprazine, which is indicated for the treatment of patients with schizophrenia and manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder.

A "mystery shopper" survey conducted in New York City showed that 20% of men might not be able to buy emergency contraception (EC) at their local pharmacies.

A new study led by researchers at Yale University suggests that the most common culprit behind the common cold is more likely to spread in cooler temperatures, confirming the notion that patients in cool-weather conditions are at greater risk for catching a cold.

Eric Tichy, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, senior clinical pharmacy specialist at Yale New-Haven Hospital, explains the transplant pharmacist's role in reducing patient readmissions.

J. Russell May, PharmD, FASHP, clinical professor at Georgia Regents University College of Pharmacy, discusses the areas of antimicrobial stewardship efforts that should be more concentrated.

If Patrick Bateman from American Psycho had an Instagram account, his feed would probably be full of selfies.

The FDA has approved Bayer HealthCare's gadobutrol injection for use with magnetic resonance imaging in pediatric patients aged

Eric Tichy, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, senior clinical pharmacy specialist at Yale New-Haven Hospital, explains why there's a need to standardize transplant evaluation procedures.

An early study suggests that a synthetic triglyceride oil called triheptanoin may provide hope for people with Huntington's disease.

Eating one avocado a day as part of a heart healthy, cholesterol-lowering moderate-fat diet can help improve bad cholesterol levels in overweight and obese individuals, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

A new smart case offers the opportunity to help patients at severe risk of developing allergic reactions necessitating the use of epinephrine to remember to keep their EpiPen with them.

The FDA today approved carbidopa-levodopa, an extended-release oral capsule formulation, to treat Parkinson's disease, post-encephalitic parkinsonism, and parkinsonism that may follow carbon monoxide intoxication and/or manganese intoxication.

The Center for Pharmacy Practice Accreditation® recently accredited The Medicine Shoppe franchise in Two Rivers, WI, under its community pharmacy practice standards. The Two Rivers Medicine Shoppe follows the inaugural CPPA® accreditations of Goodrich Pharmacy, Anoka, MN, and the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Pharmacy, Baltimore, MD.

Evidence released by the manufacturers of Tamiflu and Relenza has raised questions concerning the drugs' efficacy and safety.

CVS has been slapped with a federal class action suit, after a former assistant pharmacist for several stores reported that hourly paid pharmacists were not receiving time-and-a-half pay for working more than 40 hours per week.

The American Psychological Association issued the following statement regarding the shooting death of Timothy Fjordbak, PsyD.

In an effort to strengthen its longstanding relationships with independent pharmacies, The F.C. Sturtevant Company has announced that Cardinal Health Inc. has become its exclusive national wholesale distributor.

After ringing in the New Year, Americans from all walks of life have started dieting. For the 10% to 20% of Americans who experience gastric reflux, such weight loss may be the key to reducing associated symptoms.

After celebrating its 75th anniversary, the Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy remains dedicated to providing training and education to future pharmacists in an evolving field.

Pharmaceutical manufacturing in the United States inched a step closer to a historic milestone today when the FDA Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee recommended approval of the investigational biosimilar, filgrastim.

"Today's Food and Drug Administration Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee meeting features a strong showing of science-based support for biosimilar medicines from patients, pharmacists, generic drug manufacturers and other health stakeholders, and is an important step forward for cancer patients and all who are awaiting access to more affordable versions of lifesaving biologic medicines here in the United States.

The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy today supported the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's use of "an expedited approval process" for biosimilars to encourage the development of both new and more affordable treatments for such serious conditions as cancer, multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Women exposed to a common pesticide have a better chance of becoming and staying pregnant if they get enough vitamin B.